• Canoe Cleanup on the Pawtuxet River at Pontiac

    Pawtuxet River Hope, Rhode Island

    Join the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council for a canoe cleanup (kayaks also welcome) on the Pawtuxet River from the Pontiac Canoe Launch. Limited canoe spots available free for use, but must register in advance, spaces are going quick. Participants may bring their own canoes or kayaks but everyone must sign a waiver on […]

  • RI Solid Waste Management Plan Public Workshop

    The Providence Foundation 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI

    Rhode Island Department of Statewide Planning in collaboration with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are developing a Solid Waste Management Plan to provide a framework for solid waste management for the next 20 years. Share input at this public workshop.

  • Regenerative Land Care Tours at Ocean Hour Farm

    Ocean Hour Farm 152 Harrison Ave., Newport, RI

    Ocean Hour Farm is a center for education, research, and demonstration of regenerative agricultural practices, highlighting the critical connection between land and ocean health. The guided tour will take visitors around the active farm and historic property, showcasing its sustainable agriculture and regenerative land care practices, which feature local plants, livestock, and people working together […]

  • Moshassuck River Cleanup with Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful & Cozy Rhody

    Moshassuck Industrial Highway 560 Moshassuck Industrial Highway, Pawtucket, RI

    Head to the Moshassuck Industrial Highway on the Pawtucket/Lincoln border to clean up the area. Supplies will be provided; long pants and boots are recommended. Come make the city a better place; every litter bit counts.

  • Surfrider Yoga on the Beach

    South Kingstown

    Join the Surfirders for a rejuvenating morning of yoga by the ocean while giving back to the coast we love. Tickets directly support Surfrider-RI’s local efforts—from beach cleanups to advocacy campaigns and education programs that keep our coastline healthy and thriving.

  • Rain Harvest Festival

    Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI

    Join a celebration of water, science, and art at the sixth annual Rain Harvest Festival hosted by the Stormwater Innovation Center and City of Providence Parks Department. This free community event in Roger Williams Park will feature environmental activities and workshops, performing artists and musicians, a rain barrel raffle, animal encounters, art-making opportunities, free food, […]

  • RI Solid Waste Management Plan Virtual Listening Session

    Online

    The Rhode Island Department of Statewide Planning in collaboration with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are developing a Solid Waste Management Plan to provide a framework for solid waste management for the next 20 years. Share input at this virtual listening session.

  • Cape Verdean Independence and the Making of a Nation

    Online

    On the 50th anniversary of Cape Verde’s independence from Portugal, join leading experts to learn more about the independence movement in Cabo Verde in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, explore acts of revolution under the PAIGC, and consider the legacies of Cape Verdean independence from Portugal today, in the island nation, the region, and globally. […]

  • Creation Care Across the Divide: a Bipartisan Conversation on Climate Change

    St. Martin's Church Providence, AZ, United States

    Commitment to the environment is a core part of faith. However, in today's political and cultural climate, few topics are as divisive and controversial as climate change, including which actions need to be taken to address it. The Creation Care Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island is hosting a morning of constructive dialogue […]

  • Bird and Learn

    Napatree Point Fort Road, Westerly, Rhode Island

    New and experienced bird watchers are invited to join the Watch Hill Conservancy in exploring the variety of bird species in the Napatree Point Conservation Area, recognized as a "Globally Important Bird Area" by the National Audubon Society. The 2-mile walk is open to anyone with a desire to learn about birding or share their […]

  • UU 2025 Fall Legislative Forum

    Westminter Unitarian Church 119 Kenyon Ave., East Greenwich, RI, United States

    Join the United Unitarian Legislative Ministry of Rhode Island for an afternoon of speakers and panels. Connect with advocacy partners and network with others interested in preserving the environment and protecting the vulnerable.

  • 2025 Stormwater Innovation Expo

    Roger Williams Park Casino 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, Rhode Island

    Climate Resilience in Rhode Island – We’ve Got This: In light of the state's new "Resilient Rhody" plan, it's time to step up regional collaboration. This year's expo will explore how organizations, municipalities, and businesses can work together to create real solutions, including examining water quality versus water quantity concerns, gaining inspiration for new projects, […]